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Indradeep Bhattacharya

Indra Bhattacharya has more than eight years of experience in high-value IP disputes across a range of industry sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. He also is experienced in commercial IP matters and in technology-rich corporate transactions. Indra is technically qualified with a degree in genetics and biochemistry.

Indra has acted for some of world's leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies, including Abbott, Celgene, Actavis, Convatec, Hospira, and Merck in various high-profile patent disputes. A number of these have been multijurisdictional in nature. He also has acted on trademark, design rights, and breach of confidence cases in the technology and retail sectors. He is experienced litigating before English and Australian courts.

Indra has significant IP commercial and regulatory experience as well, having spent time in-house at Hospira and at CSIRO, Australia's largest research organization. One of his key areas of focus is in digital health where he has advised Fujitsu, Samsung, and other technology companies on the legal and regulatory challenges facing the sector. Indra also has particular experience advising clients on IP protection of software and software licensing.

In addition, Indra has lectured on intellectual property law.

Practice Area

Panel

  • Contributing Author

Qualified Year

  • 2007

Education

  • University of Melbourne (Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property 2009);
  • University of Adelaide (LL.B. with first class honours 2004; B.S. in Genetics and Biochemistry 2004)

1 Contributions by Indradeep Bhattacharya

ADR in Life Sciences Disputes: Practical Guide to Arbitration, Mediation, Expert Determination and ENE, with Advantages, Limitations, Confidentiality, Interim Relief Issues and WIPO Options for Complex, Multi-jurisdictional Collaborations
PRACTICE NOTES
ADR in Life Sciences Disputes: Practical Guide to Arbitration, Mediation, Expert Determination and ENE, with Advantages, Limitations, Confidentiality, Interim Relief Issues and WIPO Options for Complex, Multi-jurisdictional Collaborations
What is Alternative Dispute Resolution? Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is an umbrella label for methods that settle disputes without resorting to litigation. ADR is increasingly chosen to address life sciences conflicts. This Practice Note will set out the key benefits and limitations of different ADR models for disputes arising in this field and offer practical guidance on making the most of each route. For broader guidance on ADR, as well as a detailed comparison of processes, see Practice Note: What is ADR? The advantages of ADR for life sciences disputes Life sciences disputes are diverse and often turn on complex, highly technical topics. Even so, several recurring characteristics mean ADR can be well-suited in the right circumstances. Disputes are multi-jurisdictional The life sciences industry frequently involves cross-border collaborations, with participants across Asia, Europe and North America. Clashes may emerge from differing corporate cultures and/or divergent legal systems. For these matters, ADR can be a compelling alternative to litigation. Pharmaceutical companies often enter into commercial agreements and licences with third parties overseas in order...
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